Sobol Franchise
Sobol is an açaí bowl franchise offering açaí bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, juices, and healthy food items with fresh fruit and customizable toppings.
$100,000
$35,000
67
2016
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About Sobol
Sobol is a health-focused café franchise specializing in açaí bowls, smoothie bowls, fresh smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and other nutritious menu items made with quality ingredients and customizable toppings. With over 100 locations operating across the United States, Sobol has established itself as a leading brand in the açaí bowl and healthy eating category, serving health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious, energizing meals and snacks. Each Sobol location offers a menu centered on açaí and pitaya bowls topped with fresh fruits, granola, nut butters, and superfoods, along with protein smoothies, green juices, and light food options that support active lifestyles. The business model serves fitness enthusiasts, wellness-minded consumers, and busy individuals seeking convenient, better-for-you alternatives to traditional fast food. Sobol emphasizes fresh preparation, quality ingredients, vibrant presentations, and a welcoming café atmosphere that makes healthy eating accessible and enjoyable.
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
67
5
$551,777
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$35,000
Veteran's Fee: $28,000
5.0%
Gross Sales
1.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose Sobol?
Sobol offers franchisees a proven business model in the rapidly growing açaí bowl and health food category with established brand recognition and operational systems refined through over 100 locations. The brand provides proprietary recipes and menu formulations, vendor relationships for açaí, fresh fruit, and ingredients, equipment specifications optimized for smoothie and bowl preparation, and comprehensive training on preparation procedures and quality standards. Franchisees benefit from multiple revenue streams including açaí bowls, smoothies, juices, light food items, and retail products, along with appeal across multiple dayparts from breakfast through post-workout snacks. Sobol's health-focused positioning aligns with consumer trends favoring clean eating, transparency, and functional nutrition while the café format creates inviting gathering spaces. With relatively compact footprints, efficient operations, strong visual brand identity, and corporate support including marketing and operational guidance, Sobol provides franchisees with resources to build successful health food cafés serving the expanding wellness-oriented consumer market.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$250,000 - $450,000
$300,000
$100,000
Training & Support
Sobol provides franchisees with comprehensive training covering all aspects of café operations, menu preparation, customer service, and business management. New franchisees and their management teams attend an intensive training program covering açaí bowl and smoothie bowl preparation, smoothie and juice recipes, ingredient handling and storage for fresh produce, equipment operation including blenders and juicers, topping stations and presentation standards, food safety protocols, customer service excellence, point-of-sale systems, inventory management for perishable ingredients, staff training methods, and daily operational procedures. Training includes extensive hands-on practice to ensure franchisees can execute recipes consistently and maintain quality standards. Beyond initial training, franchisees receive ongoing support including site selection assistance, café design and layout specifications, equipment procurement, vendor relationships for açaí and fresh ingredients, technology platform implementation, and pre-opening marketing. Sobol provides operational manuals, menu development and seasonal offerings, marketing materials emphasizing health benefits and visual appeal, social media content templates, and field support from experienced café operators who help franchisees optimize operations, control food costs, maintain freshness and presentation standards, and build thriving health food cafés serving wellness-focused consumers.
History
Sobol was founded in 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey, by three friends—Eyal, Alex, and Avi—who shared a passion for healthy living and saw an opportunity to bring high-quality açaí bowls to their community. The founders created a menu focused on nutritious, delicious bowls and smoothies made with premium ingredients, served in a welcoming café environment that would make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Sobol's commitment to quality, freshness, and customer experience quickly earned a loyal following in the New York/New Jersey area. As the açaí bowl trend gained momentum nationwide and demand for health-focused dining options surged, Sobol expanded throughout the region and began franchising to bring its concept to new markets. The brand has attracted franchise partners who value the health-and-wellness mission and recognize the business opportunity in the growing better-for-you food sector. Today, with over 100 locations operating across the United States, Sobol continues to expand as a recognized name in the açaí bowl and healthy café franchise category, maintaining its founding commitment to quality ingredients, nutritious menu options, and creating positive experiences that support customers' wellness journeys.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Sobol franchisee is health-conscious, community-oriented, and passionate about wellness, nutrition, and helping customers make healthier choices. Candidates should be energetic, customer-focused, and comfortable managing fast-paced café environments where quality, freshness, and presentation are essential to customer satisfaction. Prior food service or café experience is beneficial but not required—franchisees receive comprehensive training on Sobol recipes, preparation techniques, and operational procedures. The brand seeks individuals who embrace the health-and-wellness lifestyle, appreciate the importance of ingredient quality and freshness, and can build connections with fitness-minded community members. Sobol franchisees should be prepared to manage daily café operations including food preparation and quality control, inventory management for fresh perishable ingredients, staff hiring and training, customer service, local marketing targeting health-conscious demographics, and financial management. Financially qualified candidates with $100,000 in liquid capital and $300,000 net worth who want to operate a health-focused café serving nutritious, appealing menu items are encouraged to explore franchise opportunities.
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